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  1. RyanCafferky

    The Art and Science of Practical Rigging VHS Box Set!

    If you and your co workers are rigging like you are in the dark ages this video series will get you rigging like a bad ass in the early 2000s! This ain’t your modem Pfannerman shit. No rings, no beautifully made DMM blocks. Just men being men. Actually, I have no idea what is on these...
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    Ryan’s Garage Sale

    Rock Exotica Rockstar 3D rigging plate Like new $85 Petzl Handled ascender (Right) x 2. One light use, One like new. $40 for used one, $55 for new one Petzl Navajo Size 0. Very light use. Great saddle for kids or very small folks. $100 Petzl Navajo Size 1. Very light use. $100 West...
  3. RyanCafferky

    Another fallen brother

    @JontreeHI also known as Jon Matych died yesterday in a logging accident in Michigan. Apparently a snag fell and hit him killing him instantly. He is survived by his parents, his wife Zoe, and their three kids. I worked with Jon Matych on many job sites and always appreciated who and how...
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    Phone policy for tree crews

    We’ve been having issues with certain employees spending too much time looking at their phones during the day. We are thinking of implementing a policy of phones in the truck unless they are a crew lead. I don’t like to have to micro manage but it has become an issue. Curious what other...
  5. RyanCafferky

    Switch N Go bodies

    I’m looking at purchasing a Ram 5500 with Switch N Go hoist and three truck beds. Anybody have experience with this brand? Reasons to avoid? Thanks for any input.
  6. RyanCafferky

    GRCS stories

    I posted these stories on Facebook. Thought you guys might get a kick out of them. Let me tell you a story. It is about a GRCS that had quite the adventure. One of my friends who will go nameless set his GRCS winch on his truck and went for a drive and lost it in Portland. He called me...
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    When are these going to hit our job sites?

    https://probuildrobotics.com/awaist-x/ Or maybe Hilti’s version? https://www.hilti.com/c/CLS_HEALTH_SAFETY/CLS_CONSTRUCTION_EXOSKELETONS/r14012433 I’ve been doing a bunch of fuels reduction at my place and spending a ton of time limbing up fir trees. Something like this to take some of the...
  8. RyanCafferky

    Stump grinder tooth sharpening

    Anybody sharpen their teeth? I was thinking about trying this companies product but am a bit skeptical. https://arboredgetools.com/ Would love to hear how other folks deal with this.
  9. RyanCafferky

    Interesting statement in TCIA magazine article

    Observational Forensics of Sick Shade Trees was an interesting article. In his never ending list of possible maladies trees can have and their symptoms he had this one that I found rather ridiculous. “Lichens and mosses can be like the canary in the coal mine for a tree. With few...
  10. RyanCafferky

    Multiple vehicles for sale. Klamath Falls OR

    Earlier this year one of my best friends passed away from cancer. His wife is now trying to liquidate their tree service. 2004 F-350 4x4 6.0 engine in really good shape. This was owned by the forest service before Tom bought it so it was very well maintained. I think the miles are less...
  11. RyanCafferky

    Best chipper

    So my Bandit 1390XP is giving me big problems and it looks like we’re in for a big repair bill and potentially some extensive downtime. We are buried in work and have nothing but mostly removals for the next month and the phone is ringing. I took a look at the Morbark BVR 16 and it looks...
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    Discourse of social issues or politics

    Found this in my notes app: Discourse of social issues or politics: it is ok to call a turd "a turd." It is not ok to call it " a piece of shit." Be civil. Find common ground. Listen. The turd might just have some good shit to say.
  13. RyanCafferky

    Ratchet straps

    Looking for recommendations for a place to buy high quality ratchet straps. Any particular type and brands you have had positive experiences with? Tired of buying junk straps that fall apart.
  14. RyanCafferky

    RG55 track stump grinder

    I’m looking at one of these. Anybody run one? Thoughts?
  15. RyanCafferky

    Tree Service for sale. Klamath Falls Oregon

    Tree Service for sale This was the only tree service run by a certified arborist in a county of around 70,000 people in a town with a population of 22,000. Consistent work comes in from the city of Klamath Falls, good working relationships with the local master gardeners, extension office, and...
  16. RyanCafferky

    Tom Ford (@TFord on Treebuzz)

    Last night I lost one of my best friends and the PNW arborist community lost an amazing member of our family. Tom Ford was one of a kind. Unstoppable in so many ways. A sharp questioning mind that would pick apart a problem to its finest detail while also zooming out to look at the problem from...
  17. RyanCafferky

    Bandit 1390 XP problems

    I’ve been having some problems with my chipper recently. It is a Bandit 1390 XP (2016) with the Perkins 854E diesel. It will chip small limbs just fine but if really loaded with a big arm load of brush or chipping wood it throws a code and really bogs down. The local Perkins dealer has been...
  18. RyanCafferky

    Storm cleanup Portland Oregon

    Looking for a top tier climber to work for us for 1-6 months with the potential to become a full time employee in Hood River if it feels good to both of us. Crane experience and big removal experience a major plus. We can offer top pay, travel expenses, lodging, and at least 40 hour work...
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    Nasty jobs

    I’ve been having an interesting dilemma since I started doing my own work instead of doing mostly contract climbing. Especially this year when work has been challenging to line up and bidding has been tight at times, I’ve had a hard time saying “no” to any type of work even if it is unpleasant...
  20. RyanCafferky

    2016 4x4 Sprinter Van

    My fiancé and I are trying to buy a farm. We need cash more than this van. Great van for work or just someone who wants a rig to travel in. 103,000 miles on it. I’ve owned it since it had around 45,000. All service done at Mercedes or Sprinter dealers. All recalls taken care of including...

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